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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 16, 1949

Page

4

Washington vocal students sweep state finals honors

Washington high school music students won top honors in eight events and earned four Division II ratings at the state contest finals in Perry. The group also included notable performances by Mrs. M. FE. Woods of Iowa City and families visiting from Davenport and surrounding towns.

Washington High School Perry

Washington County leads in CROP contributions in 1948

Washington County ranked third in Iowa for contributions to the Christian Rural Overseas Program in 1948, totaling $17,673.81, just nine cents shy of Cedar County’s total. Both counties tied for ninth in percentage over goal at 176 percent, with six counties more than doubling and 51 meeting or exceeding goals.

Washington County Albert W. Farmer Des Moines Cedar County Washington and Cedar

Rock Island women visit Tulip Festival en route to Pella

About 75 Rock Island County Illinois women traveling in two Greyhound buses visited Washington this morning. They were bound for Pella to attend the Tulip Festival and all were members of the Rock Island County Farm Bureau.

Rock Island County Ill Greyhound Washington Pella Rock Island County Farm Bureau

Don Rich Named President Of Washington FFA Chapter

Don Rich was elected president of the Washington Chapter of Future Farmers of America at a Sunset Park meeting attended by 52 members and guests. He succeeds Andy Hayter, with Jim Redlinger as vice president Frank Sojka treasurer Duane Thompson secretary and Dick Kennedy reporter. Final census figures on religious affiliation in Washington and city wide church membership results from the recent house to house canvass are expected to be released soon.

Robert W. Lindberg Des Moines Ymca Lindberg Washington Ymca YMCA YWCA A. F. Atchison Dan Brindley John Lee E. D. Morrison, Jr John C Owen Clarence Logan Washington Don Rich Future Farmers of America Don Sunset Park Andy Hayter Jim Redlinger Frank Sojka Duane Thompson Dick Kennedy

YMCA appoints field examiner in Iowa City

John Coulter is named field examiner by the Y M C A aquatic committee in Iowa City with Max Miller and Howard Little also appointed. Training came from Dr F W Eastwood, with local association support noted.

John Coulter Y.M.C.A. Aquatic Committee Iowa City Max Miller North Central Area YMCA Howard Little F. W. Eastwood

District governor election and state treasurer named at Washington meeting

Russell Jennings was elected district governor of the Y s Men and Harold Mead named state treasurer at a May 4 5 meeting in Washington. Mrs D R Munro of West Chester aged 55 died at home after a month long illness. maiden name Pierson. Seven year old Iona Dusenberry ill with appendicitis. Bettys Last Bet staged by junior college students at the high school on May 9 with cast led by Anna Marie Anderson and George Zeck. other roles listed. Open house day observed at county hospital May 12 for National Hospital Day. Girl Reserves held Little Sisters banquet with about 150 attendees. plans by retiring president Margaret Livingston. Douglas Morrison underwent tonsil and adenoid removal at county hospital. Klein Klothing Co featured a four page ad in the Journal Monday.

Russell Jennings Y’s Men Harold Mead Washington D. R. Munro West Chester Pierson Betty Anna Marie Anderson George Zeck Vertie Kennard Lucille Reister Mary Finke Vic Westphal Ray Simpson Henry Little Martha Henrickson Martha W. F. Bickel Edgar Daling Girl Reserves R. L. Coulter Josephine Hull Mary Louise Harwood Thora Warner Priscilla Morrison Margaret Livingston

30 Years Ago Academy Handover and Local Happenings

Prof. R D Daugherty to hand academy management to Nora Corvette and Marie Jericho while aiding Dr G W Hay to revive Eckles tile factory. Community raises 200 to clear school debt as residents report health improvements and discuss D A R essay winners Phoebe Maxwell Walter Meek Roxie Kyle.

R. D. Daugherty Nora Corvette Marie Jericho G. W. Hay Eckles Phoebe Maxwell Wallace School Walter Meek Heights School Roxie Kyle South School A. H. Wallace Rev. A.S. Smith Mort Keeley Roberta Morris

Local buyers purchase cars from Wootey Bros across from

Fred Neiswanger, John Little and Harry Nutt are among recent buyers who acquired vehicles from Wootey Bros located across from the designated lot as station activity continues.

Fred Neiswanger John Little Harry Nutt Wootey Bros

Local Notes Highlight Mother's Day Origin and Town Events

Anna Jarvis in Philadelphia helped set the second Sunday in May as Mother’s Day with plans to make it annual. Wear white carnations for deceased mothers and colored for alive. Sheriff Black notes a quirky Execessior Literary Society bill for a March 1 1875 event at East of town. Performers included Jennie Fleming and Tita Porter. proceeds supported.gerfsshopper relief in Nebraska.

Ruth Shaffer Bill Orris Bill Popejoy Pleasant Plain Ed Greiner Richmond Chicago Illinois Philadelphia Athletics Chicago White Sox Anna Jarvis Philadelphia Sheriff Black Execessior” Literary Society School House Jennie Fleming Tita Porter Ira Clapper Clara Combs W. P. Wells Will Carlton J. 8. McNay Ella MacAnulty R. A. Hutton W. M. Black Nebraska

Bridge dispute sparks county funding debate at Coppock

Charley Parkinson from Palo Alto notes controversy over a Coppock bridge with Washington county proposing half funding and Henry and Jefferson counties each a quarter. Jefferson balks, fearing uneven benefits. Alex Miller pushes for regional support. Fairfield residents opposed. Additional notes report Charley Stephen selling remaining Jackson Pipe organ factory assets to J H Brander of Burlington and a local hens strike reducing eggs.

Coppock Washington County Henry Jefferson County Henry County Alex Miller Fairfield Washington and Henry Charley Stephen Jackson J. H. Brander Burlington

Deaths of the Week Listings

Death notices report Mrs. William A. Whiting 92 died at her daughter’s home after heart trouble. Dr. O F Boller longtime Washington resident and dentist died at 208 Washington street after extended illness. Mrs. William McBride 84 passed away at her daughter’s home after ten days of serious illness.

William A. Whiting Harry Turner East Seventh Street Whiting O. F. Boller Washington West Washington Street William McBride Oscar Gardner East Fourth Street

Hospital Admissions and Births Report

Admitted yesterday in the city Mrs Dora Stewart Rutta Warren Ainsworth for medical surgery. Today tonsilectomies performed. Earleen Hatcher and Kenny Lewis both of Washington admitted. Dismissals yesterday Mrs Ben Adamee and daughter city today Mrs O E Boller city. Birth Saturday Mr and Mrs Myron White R3 a son born 6 31 p m.

Clay Blanchard Des Moines Ben McChurch Moline Farr Little Washington Blanchard Mr. McChurch Little Dora Stewart City, Medical Rutta Warren Ainsworth Surgical Earleen Hatcher Kenny Lewis Ben Adamee City O. E. Boller Myron White

Day of births and medical notices from local hospital

Medical listings include six names for tonsillectomies and several city residents receiving care. Birth announcements report a daughter for William Wagaman Jr. and a son for Leonard Pohren, with exact times of delivery.

Whomsday Brief Notices From Local Citizens

Yesterday Roy Wells of R4 underwent surgery. Today Mrs. Ben Holt and Mrs. Howard Witting of the city are noted. Yesterday Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Freel of Wellman welcomed a daughter at 8 20 p.m.

Roy Wells Surgical Ben Holt City Howard Witting Wayne Freel Wellman

Local Health and Birth Notices from Riverside Keota and City

Yesterday and today entries show medical procedures and births. Phillip Sechauf of Wellman had a tonsillectomy in Riverside with several city connections noted. a list includes Steven Stutsman Terry TeBockhorst Dennis Godfrey and Paul Dusenbery. Mrs Edwin Peiffer of Keota and Mr and Mrs Robert Lloyd at 951 S 4th report a daughter born at 10 39 p.m.

Phillip Sechauf Wellman Medical Steven Stutsman City Terry TeBockhorst Riverside Dennis Godfrey Paul Dusenbery Robert Lloyd

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